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September 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Tufts University report: Michigan had nation’s largest young voter turnout increase in 2024 elections

NEWS RELEASE: Tufts University report: Michigan had nation’s largest young voter turnout increase in 2024 elections Secretary Benson celebrates another record-breaking year for youth voting as Michigan kicks off second annual Michigan Voter Preregistration …

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September 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Michigan House Republicans’ budget proposal

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on Michigan House Republicans’ budget proposal Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson made the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 8, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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September 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State launches fall mobile office college tour, visiting over 20 campuses

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State launches fall mobile office college tour, visiting over 20 campuses Students and staff can renew driver’s licenses or state ID, register to vote, conduct other transactions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 4, …

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August 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts additional election documents provided to House Oversight Committee on public site

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts additional election documents provided to House Oversight Committee on public site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 22, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Michigan Department of State posts additional election documents provided …

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August 22, 2025 at 6:13 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Ypsilanti

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Ypsilanti Coach Richmond’s Driving School, LLC suspended for alleged violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 22, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]  …

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August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM

New voter platform for military and overseas voters

New voter platform for military and overseas voters New ballot access platform to launch for military and overseas voters Sept 15, 2025 New ballot access platform to launch for military and overseas voters Friday, August 22, 2025 …

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August 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary of State: ‘It’s Sooo Simple’ to get fast, flexible service

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary of State: ‘It’s Sooo Simple’ to get fast, flexible service New campaign highlights online, mail, and self-service station options that help keep office wait times at historic lows FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 21, 2025 Contac…

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August 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force returns for its fourth cycle in 2025-2026

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force returns for its fourth cycle in 2025-2026 Department of State now accepting applications from students looking to engage voters on campus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 11, 2025 Contact: C…

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August 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, partners assist over 100 Adrian-area residents with the steps necessary to return safely behind the wheel

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State, partners assist over 100 Adrian-area residents with the steps necessary to return safely behind the wheel Road to Restoration clinic in Adrian on July 31 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 7, 2025 Contact: Cher…

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August 6, 2025 at 9:43 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court ruling protecting voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on court ruling protecting voting rights of Michigan's military and overseas citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAug. 6, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statem…

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July 30, 2025 at 8:12 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 51 counties on Aug. 5

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 51 counties on Aug. 5 Visit Michigan.gov/Vote for voting information Elections to be held in 51 counties on Aug. 5 Jurisdictions in 51 Michigan counties will hold elections on Aug. 5. Check…

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July 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Flint

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Flint In My Lane Driving School suspended for alleged violations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 21, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Department of State takes action against driver e…

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July 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases 2024 county-level data showing record turnout in state's first presidential election after passage of Proposal 2022-2

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases 2024 county-level data showing record turnout in state's first presidential election after passage of Proposal 2022-2 Michigan ranked #3 in the nation for eligible voter turnout, over 60% of total votes cast early or by mail …

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July 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State now offers online driver's license testing for adults

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Secretary of State now offers online driver's license testing for adults Michiganders 18 and over can take the knowledge exam at Michigan.gov/SOSOnlineTesting FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2025 Contact: Sam May MayS14@Michi…

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June 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Road to Restoration program returns to Southwest Detroit, helps over 270 local residents learn their path to safe driving

NEWS RELEASE: Road to Restoration program returns to Southwest Detroit, helps over 270 local residents learn their path to safe driving Expert staff, volunteer attorneys bring driver’s license restoration services directly to community FOR IMMED…

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June 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts additional training materials provided to House Oversight Committee on public site

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts additional training materials provided to House Oversight Committee on public site FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 26, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Michigan Department of State posts additional election training materials …

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June 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson reports progress on Michigan Transparency Network

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson reports progress on Michigan Transparency Network Testimony to House Oversight Committee details upgrades to state’s transparent and accessible campaign finance reporting system FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 24, 2025 C…

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June 12, 2025 at 4:21 PM

NEWS RELEASE: First-ever Road to Restoration clinic in Gladwin provides expert driver’s license restoration advice

NEWS RELEASE: First-ever Road to Restoration clinic in Gladwin provides expert driver’s license restoration advice Experts with Michigan Department of State (MDOS) and volunteer attorneys provided guidance to Gladwin-area residents FOR IMMEDIATE…

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June 5, 2025 at 6:32 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State statement on Michigan House Oversight Committee lawsuit

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State statement on Michigan House Oversight Committee lawsuit Secretary of State Spokesperson Cheri Hardmon released the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Michigan Department o…

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June 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on House Republicans impeachment threat

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on House Republicans impeachment threat Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson released the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2025  Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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June 2, 2025 at 6:34 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Over 130 Detroit-area residents learn how to navigate the driver’s license restoration process in Pontiac

NEWS RELEASE: Over 130 Detroit-area residents learn how to navigate the driver’s license restoration process in Pontiac Over 130 Detroit-area residents attended a Road to Restoration clinic in Pontiac on May 21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 2, 2025 …

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May 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State issued over 200K REAL IDs in past 12 weeks

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State issued over 200K REAL IDs in past 12 weeks Secretary of State offices served 90% of Michiganders within 20 minutes of their appointment time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon Hard…

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May 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM

News Release: Secretary Benson statement on protecting Michigan's election security

News Release: Secretary Benson statement on protecting Michigan's election security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on protecting Michigan's election secur…

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May 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Michigan Department of State testifies at House Oversight Committee, General Government Subcommittee joint hearing on Michigan Transparency Network

Michigan Department of State testifies at House Oversight Committee, General Government Subcommittee joint hearing on Michigan Transparency Network FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Michigan Department of State testifies at House Oversight C…

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May 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on U.S. Supreme Court action that upholds the right of Michigan voters to amend state constitution

NEWS RELEASE: Statement of Secretary Benson on U.S. Supreme Court action that upholds the right of Michigan voters to amend state constitution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 19, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Stateme…

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May 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson stands firm on protecting Michigan's election security information

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson stands firm on protecting Michigan's election security information FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson stands firm on protecting Michigan'…

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May 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Upper Peninsula and Northeast Michigan residents attend Road to Restoration clinics, learn how to regain driving privileges

NEWS RELEASE: Upper Peninsula and Northeast Michigan residents attend Road to Restoration clinics, learn how to regain driving privileges Free driver’s license restoration clinics hosted last week in St. Ignace, Newberry, and Alpena FOR IMMEDIAT…

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May 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State will continue to protect sensitive election security information, responds to House Oversight Committee subpoenas

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State will continue to protect sensitive election security information, responds to House Oversight Committee subpoenas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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May 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Federal Court affirms that Michigan's work to remove deceased voters from state rolls is "more than reasonable," rejects legal challenge

NEWS RELEASE: Federal Court affirms that Michigan's work to remove deceased voters from state rolls is "more than reasonable," rejects legal challenge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 6, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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May 5, 2025 at 8:33 PM

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 68 counties on May 6

ELECTION REMINDER: Elections to be held in 68 counties on May 6 Voters reminded to cast a ballot Elections to be held in 68 counties on May 6 Jurisdictions in 68 Michigan counties will hold elections on May 6. Check this by county l…

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May 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts election documents provided to House Oversight Committee on new public site

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State posts election documents provided to House Oversight Committee on new public site MDOS provided approximately 1,900 additional pages of materials to the Michigan House Committee on Oversight FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2025Contact: Cheri…

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May 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM

NEWS RELEASE - Secretary Benson statement on House introduction of Michigan Election Security Act

NEWS RELEASE - Secretary Benson statement on House introduction of Michigan Election Security Act FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on House introduction of M…

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May 1, 2025 at 1:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on Michiganders to “Look Twice. Save a Life.” for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson calls on Michiganders to “Look Twice. Save a Life.” for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 1, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   …

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May 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson celebrates new law to help Michiganders regain driving privileges at Saginaw Road to Restoration event

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson celebrates new law to help Michiganders regain driving privileges at Saginaw Road to Restoration event Thousands of Michigan residents are now eligible to apply for a driver’s license after the repeal of a 3-year penalty …

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April 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson promotes Michigan Organ Donor Registry in honor of Donate Life Month

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson promotes Michigan Organ Donor Registry in honor of Donate Life Month Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joined state partners and organ and tissue donation advocates to recognize April as Donate Life Month FOR IMMED…

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April 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Five Michigan communities win national Election Assistance Commission awards for outstanding work in election administration

NEWS RELEASE: Five Michigan communities win national Election Assistance Commission awards for outstanding work in election administration Secretary Benson congratulated five Michigan election administrators and jurisdictions selected as winners of U.S. Election …

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April 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM

NEWS RELEASE: As REAL ID deadline approaches, Michigan Secretary of State offices still providing fast and efficient service

NEWS RELEASE: As REAL ID deadline approaches, Michigan Secretary of State offices still providing fast and efficient service New check-in and booking stations, friendly greeters further streamline customer experience FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1…

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April 10, 2025 at 7:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of bill to block citizens' votes

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of bill to block citizens' votes FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Secretary Benson statement on U.S. House passage of …

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April 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Khyla D. Craine as Chief Legal Director

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson names Khyla D. Craine as Chief Legal Director Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has named Khyla D. Craine as the new Chief Legal Director for the Michigan Department of State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2025 Cont…

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April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State review confirms instances of noncitizen voting are extremely rare

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State review confirms instances of noncitizen voting are extremely rare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 3, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Michigan Department of State review conf…

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March 25, 2025 at 9:07 PM

NEWS RELEASE: If your license or ID has a star, you are REAL ID ready

NEWS RELEASE: If your license or ID has a star, you are REAL ID ready Travelers will need a compliant document to fly in U.S. starting May 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 25, 2025 Contact:Cheri HardmonMDOS [email protected] Jessica MayleTSA Public Affai…

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March 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson on Republican lawmakers' challenge to voter-approved constitutional amendments

NEWS RELEASE: Statement from Secretary Benson on Republican lawmakers' challenge to voter-approved constitutional amendments Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson issued the following statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 24, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hard…

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March 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM

NEWS RELEASE: MDOS, partners serve over 315 Michiganders at two Road to Restoration clinics

NEWS RELEASE: MDOS, partners serve over 315 Michiganders at two Road to Restoration clinics Attendees in Lansing and Benton Harbor learned the steps they need to take to safely return to the road FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2025 Contact: Cher…

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March 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against additional driver education provider in Hamtramck

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against additional driver education provider in Hamtramck Second driving school in the city suspended this month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 13, 2025Contact: Cheri [email protected] Department of State takes action agai…

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March 11, 2025 at 11:19 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws SAVE Act and HJR-B threaten constitutional voting rights for millions of citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch…

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March 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws

NEWS RELEASE: Secretary Benson, Rep. Koleszar host Citizens Roundtable for Michiganders who could lose voting rights under proposed laws SAVE Act and HJR-B threaten constitutional voting rights for millions of citizens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch…

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March 8, 2025 at 12:02 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners launch fourth season of Road to Restoration program with a clinic in Kalamazoo

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State, community partners launch fourth season of Road to Restoration program with a clinic in Kalamazoo FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Department of St…

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March 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Hamtramck

NEWS RELEASE: Department of State takes action against driver education provider in Hamtramck FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 7, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon [email protected]   Department of State takes action against driver educati…

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March 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan set to cancel over 318k inactive voter registrations in April, bringing total to more than 1.1 million out of date registrations identified and removed since 2019

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan set to cancel over 318k inactive voter registrations in April, bringing total to more than 1.1 million out of date registrations identified and removed since 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 4, 2025 Contact: Cheri Hardmon HardmonC@…

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March 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases schedule for fourth year of driver’s license restoration program

NEWS RELEASE: Michigan Department of State releases schedule for fourth year of driver’s license restoration program Road to Restoration program has provided expert guidance to nearly 10,000 residents since its inception FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMar…

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